NEWS ON AIR http://newsonair.com/Default.aspx Website cell, IT Unit, NSD, All India Radio, New Broadcasting House, New Delhi, India ? 2006 All rights reserved. All India Radio AIR State News PM Modi inaugurates 91 FM transmitters including 10 in Gujarat covering tribal belt of the state http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419689 STA Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 91 FM transmitters today, including 10 in Gujarat covering the tribal belt of the state. CBI files supplementary charge sheet against Manish Sisodia in Delhi excise policy scam case http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419677 STA The CBI on Tuesday filed a supplementary charge sheet against former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia and others in the excise policy scam case. This is the first time that the CBI has named Sisodia. UP board declares results of 10th and 12th examinations 2023 http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419675 STA The biggest education board in Asia in terms of the number of students, Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad popularly known as UP board, has declared the results of the 10th and 12th examinations 2023. 75.52% students have cleared the intermediate exam whereas 89.78% students passed Class 10 pa Uttarakhand govt extends COVID curfew till 22 June; Chardham Yatra opens for devotees of Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Uttarkashi districts http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419662 STA The Uttarakhand Government has extended the COVID curfew till 22nd of June. Meanwhile, the State Government also opened the Chardham Yatra for devotees of the three districts Rudraprayag, Chamoli and Uttarkashi where the four shrines Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri are located. West Bengal govt extends restrictions till June 30 with further relaxations; Unlock 2.0 extended for a week with certain restrictions in Bihar http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419658 STA In West Bengal, the State Government has extended the restrictions till 30th of June with further relaxations from tomorrow in view of the declining trend in COVID-19 cases. Uttar Pradesh Govt to distribute 50 lakh medicine kits free of cost among children below 18 years of age http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419668 STA In Uttar Pradesh, the State Government is going to distribute 50 lakh medicine kits free of cost among the children below 18 years of age. Gujarat govt finalizes Action Plan to deal with likely third wave of Coronavirus pandemic http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419667 STA In Gujarat, the State Government has finalized the Action Plan to deal with the likely third wave of Coronavirus pandemic. C-CAMP, Hitachi to enable COVID-19 vaccine delivery in Bengaluru, Mysuru, Chennai http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419665 STA The Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms, C-CAMP in partnership with Hitachi ABB Power Grids in India, will provide public health care systems in the Southern metros of Bengaluru, Mysuru and Chennai. Maharashtra registers 8,129 new cases of Coronavirus http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419664 STA Maharashtra registered 8,129 new cases of Coronavirus yesterday. It is the lowest number during the last 103 days. More than 28 Districts and Municipal Corporations have also recorded zero fatalities due to Corona in the state. Punjab: Village Bhajouli of SAS Nagar district creates a record by vaccinating 100 pct of its 18 population http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419663 STA In Punjab, leading the district in COVID vaccination, the village Bhajouli of SAS Nagar district created a record today by vaccinating hundred per cent of its 18 population. Tamil Nadu CM M. K. Stalin to meet PM Modi on his first official trip to Delhi http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419660 STA Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his first official trip to Delhi. BJP Legislator Embalam R. Selvam files his nomination for Speaker post in Puducherry Assembly http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419659 STA In the Union Territory of Puducherry, the BJP Legislator Embalam R. Selvam has filed his nomination for the election of the Legislative Assembly Speaker on behalf of the National Democratic Alliance. Delhi HC grants bail to Asif Iqbal Tanha, Devangana Kalita, Natasha Narwal in a Delhi Riots case http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419657 STA The Delhi High Court today granted bail to Asif Iqbal Tanha, Devangana Kalita and Natasha Narwal in a Delhi Riots case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. Madhya Pradesh: Second wave of Corona virus under control with 0.3 pct infection rate http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419656 STA In Madhya Pradesh, the second wave of Coronavirus infection has come under control. Yesterday, the infection rate in the state was recorded at 0.3 per cent. Southwest monsoon arrives in J&K & Ladakh 17 days earlier: IMD http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419646 STA India Meteorological Department has said that the southwest monsoon arrived in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, 17 days earlier than its due date. Chhattisgarh: COVID recovery rate improves to 97 pct http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419644 STA Amidst the rapidly improving situation of corona infection in Chhattisgarh, the average positivity rate has come down to about 1.3 percent. Odisha govt urges Centre to revise private vaccine allocation ratio for state http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419638 STA The Odisha government has urged the Centre to revise the private vaccine allocation ratio for the state. Tamil Nadu: Over 25,561 covid patients recover from infection http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419637 STA In Tamilnadu, more than 25,561 covid patients recovered from the pandemic. Over 12 thousand fresh covid cases were registered yesterday. A total of 254 deaths were reported. West Bengal govt eases strict COVID-19 restrictions from Tuesday http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419616 STA In view of the declining trend in new COVID-19 cases, the government of West Bengal has eased the strict restrictions from tomorrow. Not a single patient of Corona tested positive in Mumbai’s Dharavi on Monday http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419633 STA Today not a single patient of Corona tested Positive in Mumbai’s Dharavi. Last year Dharavi was turned into a hotspot of Corona. But continuous and innovative efforts of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has helped Dharavi to fight against Corona. With 7,719 new COVID cases, COVID graph continues downward trend in Kerala http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419632 STA In Kerala, the COVID graph is continuing its downward trend, as the State recorded 7,719 new COVID cases today. The government hints at more relaxations in lockdown measures in the upcoming days. Heavy rain continues in Kerala as monsoon intensifies http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419631 STA Kerala continues to witness heavy rain as the monsoon intensifies. Indian Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rain in the State till Thursday and a yellow 'alert' is declared in most of the districts. 459 new COVID cases confirmed in Manipur during last 24 hours http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419625 STA In Manipur, 459 including seven personnel from the Central Police Armed Force were confirmed as new COVID-19 positive cases during the last twenty four hours. These cases were detected among the 5257 samples tested for COVID-19. Karnataka Education Minister asks govt school teachers to attend schools immediately after lockdown ends http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419624 STA Karnataka Primary and Secondary Education Minister S Suresh Kumar has informed that Government school teachers have been asked to attend schools immediately after the lockdown ends in the state. Centre allocates over Rs 3180 crore to Andhra Pradesh under Jal Jeevan Mission in current year http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419623 STA The Centre has allocated over Rs 3180 crore to Andhra Pradesh under the Jal Jeevan Mission in the current year. While approving this four-fold increase in allocation, Minister of Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has assured full assistance to the State for making provision of tap water supply in GI certified Jardalu mangoes from Bhagalpur, Bihar exported to United Kingdom http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419620 STA The first commercial consignment of Geographical Indications, GI certified Jardalu mangoes from Bhagalpur, Bihar was exported today to the United Kingdom. BJP denies news reports about team deployed by central party to review party’s performance in recently held Kerala state Assembly elections http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419614 STA BJP today denied certain news reports about a team deployed by the central party to review party’s performance in recently held Kerala state Assembly elections. 403 fresh COVID-19 cases reported in Meghalaya http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419612 STA In Meghalaya, 403 fresh COVID-19 cases were reported in the last 24 hours tallying the total active cases to 4,529 with 10 new deaths from COVID complications. Ladakh declared Open Defecation Free UT in India http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419606 STA The Union Territory of Ladakh has been declared Open Defecation Free UT in India under the First Phase of Swachh Bharat Mission. Maharashtra govt formulating COVID guidelines ahead of Ashadi Ekadashi http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419603 STA With Maharashtra’s one of the biggest religious gatherings due for next month on the occasion of Ashadi Ekadashi, the state is contemplating on formulating guidelines keeping in view the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. All markets and Malls opens in Delhi after further easing of restrictions http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419577 STA All markets and Malls will open in the national capital from today with certain restrictions. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced more relaxations in lockdown restrictions as a part of reopening the National Capital in a phased-manner. AAP will contest all seats in coming Assembly elections in Gujarat, says Arvind Kejriwal http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419600 STA Aam Aadmi Party Chief and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today said that his party will contest all seats in coming Assembly elections in Gujarat. Assam govt asks fully vaccinated employees to join offices from today http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419595 STA In Assam, vaccinated government employees are attending offices from today. The Assam Government has asked all its fully vaccinated employees to join offices from today with all COVID-19 protocols. Telangana Former Health Minister joins BJP in Delhi this morning http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419594 STA Telangana Former Health Minister E. Rajender along with his followers joined BJP in Delhi this morning. Haryana govt extends lockdown till June 21 with some relaxations http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419593 STA Haryana Government has extended the lockdown with some relaxations from today. The new orders will be in force till 21st of June. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister urges people to strictly follow COVID guidelines http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419592 STA Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin has urged people to strictly self-regulate themselves and follow the COVID guidelines at all times. Tamil Nadu govt appoints AKS Vijayan as special representative in Delhi http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419590 STA Former Member of Parliament A. K. S.Vijayan has been appointed as the Special Representative for the Tamil Nadu Government at New Delhi. Odisha govt appeals people to celebrate Raja festival indoor http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419586 STA The Odisha government has appealed to people to celebrate the Raja festival indoors. 'Raja'- a three days long agrarian festival- is being celebrated across the state beginning today. Madhya Pradesh govt to launch 'Yuva Shakti Corona Mukti Abhiyan’ http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419584 STA In Madhya Pradesh, 'Yuva Shakti Corona Mukti Abhiyan’ means free from corona with the help of a youth power campaign will be launched to make people aware about the COVID pandemic. Gujarat records 455 new cases of Covid-19 in last 24 hours http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419583 STA Gujarat has recorded 455 new cases of Covid-19 yesterday. 1063 patients recovered during the last 24 hours and were discharged from the hospitals. Uttar Pradesh govt focusing on complete vaccination of all citizens of the state http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419582 STA The Uttar Pradesh government is focusing on the complete vaccination of all citizens of the state. Karnataka govt announces relaxation in Lockdown for districts with lower positivity rates http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419578 STA Karnataka government has announced a few relaxation in the lockdown norms in the districts with lower positivity rates. The relaxation will come into effect from today. Maharashtra reports 10,442 COVID cases pushing total tally to 59,08,992 http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419570 STA Maharashtra on Sunday reported 10,442 new COVID cases pushing the total tally to 59,08,992. The health bulletin said, Currently the state has as many as 1,55,588 cases. In the last 24 hours, the state also saw 483 deaths, pushing the toll to 1,11,104. Nagaland reports 82 fresh positive cases of COVID-19 http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419569 STA Nagaland on Sunday reported 82 fresh positive cases of COVID-19. As many as 30 cases were detected in Kohima, 28 in Dimapur, 11 from Mokokchung, 5 in Zunheboto, 4 in Mon, 2 from Longleng and one each from Kiphire and Phek. Delhi reports 255 fresh COVID cases, positivity rate at 0.35% http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419568 STA COVID recovery rate in the National Capital Delhi continues its upward trajectory with positivity rate declining to nearly 0.35 per cent. Kerala reports 11,584 new cases, 206 deaths http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419567 STA COVID graph is continuing its downward trend in Kerala. The State reported 11,584 new cases on Sunday with a further decline in the test positivity rate to 12.24 per cent. Uttar Pradesh receives first spell of monsoon showers http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419558 STA Uttar Pradesh received first spell of monsoon showers on Sunday as the South-West Monsoon entered through the eastern regions of the state. All markets, Malls to be opened in Delhi from tomorrow with certain restrictions http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419556 STA All markets and Malls will be opened in the national capital from tomorrow with certain restrictions. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday announced more relaxations in lockdown restrictions as a part of reopening the National Capital in a phased-manner. Union Minister G Kishan Reddy calls on J&K LG, Manoj Sinha in Jammu http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419566 STA Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, G Kishan Reddy today called on Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhavan, Jammu. Maharashtra to suspend vaccination drive in Mumbai, Konkan region due to IMD's forcast about heavy to very heavy rain http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419565 STA In View of IMD's warning of heavy to very heavy rain in costal Konkan and Mumbai region up to 15th June, the Maharashtra health department has decided to suspend vaccination drive for a while in Mumbai, suburban and some parts of Konkan region. Manipur reports 530 new cases of Covid-19, 15 deaths http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419562 STA 530 people including two personnel from the Central Police Armed Force have tested positive for COVID-19 during the last twenty-four hours in Manipur. These cases were detected among the 5059 samples tested for COVID-19. IMD issues orange alert for parts of Karnataka http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419561 STA Orange alert has been sounded in the seven districts in coastal Karnataka and Yellow alert in North Interior Karnataka. The Met department Director in Karnataka C S Patil has informed that widespread rainfall is expected in the entire state for the next four to five days. Cancel bids for hydrocarbon extraction in Cauvery basin: Stalin urges PM Modi http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419559 STA Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K.Stalin has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to instruct the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural gas to cancel the bid process for Vadatheru in Cauvery Basin. Mumbai Municipal corporation appoints tree care experts; experts will study causes of falling trees http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419555 STA Mumbai Municipal corporation has taken a significant initiative to take care of old trees in the city. For this purpose, MMC has appointed tree care expert Vaibhav Raje and his team. Foundation stone laid for Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Jammu http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419554 STA Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Union Minister of State for Home G. Kishan Reddy and Minister of State, PMO, Dr. Jatinder Singh on Sunday laid the foundation stone and performed the Bhoomi Pujan ceremony for Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple at Majeen in the outskirts of Jammu. Construction of Tirupati Bala Ji temple signifies a new beginning for JK: G Kishan Reddy http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419553 STA Union Minister of State for Home, G. Kishan Reddy said that construction of the Tirupati Bala Ji temple signifies a new beginning for Jammu and Kashmir. ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition to conduct sero-prevalence survey relating to COVID antibodies among Children in Telangana http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419550 STA The Hyderabad based ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) will conduct a sero-prevalence survey relating to COVID antibodies, among Children in Telangana soon. Piyush Goyal offers prayers at Lord Balaji Temple at Tirumala in Andhra Pradesh http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419546 STA Railway Minister Piyush Goyal today offered prayers at Lord Balaji Temple at Tirumala in Andhra Pradesh. Karnataka: HSIS Gosha Govt hospital achieves remarkable milestone by carrying out 300th delivery among Covid positive pregnant women http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419545 STA In Karnataka, HSIS Gosha Government hospital in Bengaluru is a dedicated 150-bed hospital for Covid positive pregnant women. Bhoomi Pujan ceremony for Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple held in Jammu http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419542 STA The Bhoomi Pujan ceremony for Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple was held in Jammu today. Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal announces more relaxations in lockdown restrictions as part of reopening National Capital in phased-manner http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419538 STA Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today announced more relaxations in lockdown restrictions as a part of reopening the National Capital in a phased-manner. Puducherry Assembly summoned on Jun 16 to elect Speaker http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419532 STA Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan has summoned the Legislative Assembly from Wednesday. Monsoon enters Bihar, a day ahead of its scheduled onset http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419531 STA Monsoon has entered Bihar, a day ahead of its scheduled onset, bringing widespread showers in several districts of the state. Uttar Pradesh gives impetus to mega infrastructure projects lined up in state; Purvanchal Expressway almost complete http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419530 STA The Uttar Pradesh government is giving impetus to mega infrastructure projects lined up in the state. Four expressways are under construction and work on one of them, i.e., Purvanchal Expressway is almost complete. UP: CM Yogi Adityanath instructs to effectively continue arrangements for prevention & treatment of Covid-19 http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419529 STA Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has given instructions to effectively continue the arrangements for prevention and treatment of Covid-19 in accordance with the policy of 'Trace, Test and Treat'. IMD downgrades red category warning for Mumbai as heavy rain belt moves towards Karnataka http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419527 STA Regional Meteorological Center Mumbai has informed that the cyclonic circulation in Arabian Sea has weakened and shifted towards Karnataka. Goa govt extends Corona curfew in state till June 21 http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419523 STA Goa government has extended Corona curfew in the state till 21st of this month. Maharashtra gears up for unlock http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419522 STA Maharashtra is gradually gearing up for the unlock. While Mumbai is entering into unlock level 2 from tomorrow. State is taking every precaution to counter the Covid third wave: Karnataka CM Yediyurappa http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419521 STA Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa has said that the state is taking every precaution to counter the Covid third wave. Darbar Move deferred due to prevailing COVID-19 circumstances http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419518 STA In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the traditional biannual 'Durbar Move' this year from Jammu to Srinagar was deferred and could not take place because of the prevailing COVID-19 circumstances. 554 new Covid cases in Manipur, 751 recovers http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419516 STA In Manipur, 554 persons were confirmed as new COVID-19 positive cases during the last twenty-four hours. These cases were detected among the 7,958 samples tested for COVID-19. Mizoram extends lockdown for another week http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419515 STA In Mizoram, the ongoing restrictions of total lockdown in urban areas will continue for another week, till 4 a.m. on the 21st of this month. Army dedicates 50-bedded COVID-19 facility for people of Kashmir http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419513 STA In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Army’s Srinagar-based Chinar Corps in order to combat the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic and to prepare for its anticipated third wave in Jammu and Kashmir, on Saturday dedicated a 50-bedded COVID-19 facility for the people of the Kashmir valley. Centre increases allocation for implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission to UP to over Rs 10,870 cr http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419504 STA The Union Government has increased the Central allocation for the implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission to Uttar Pradesh to over Mizoram: Building collapses, four children of a family die http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419512 STA Four children of a family living at Thuampui locality in Aizawl died when the house building collapsed with a wall sliding down. Police said that the incident occurred on Friday night. Kerala records 13,832 new COVID cases in last 24 hours http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419510 STA Kerala recorded 13,832 new COVID cases in the last 24 hours. Test positivity rate has further dropped to 12.72 per cent. With 18,172 recoveries, active case burden of the state has declined to 1,29,488. Southwest monsoon to enter Jharkhand through Dhanbad and Dumka district in next 24 hours http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419508 STA The Southwest monsoon will enter Jharkhand through Dhanbad and Dumka district in the next twenty-four hours. The Meteorological Department has forecasted very heavy to heavy rainfall and thunderstorm for next five days across the state. Odisha witnesses sustained decline in daily COVID cases http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419506 STA Odisha has been witnessing a sustained decline in daily COVID-19 cases. A total of 4,852 people were reported COVID positive on Saturday as against more than five thousand cases daily for about the last fifty days. The state has also reported the recovery of as many as 8,516 patients during the last Manipur CM inaugurates newly set up COVID ICU, Accident Trauma Centre and a COVID Care Centre http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419505 STA Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh inaugurated a newly set up COVID Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Accident Trauma Centre and a COVID Care Centre as part of the arrangement to combat the Coronavirus pandemic. COVID recovery rate in Delhi continues its upward trajectory with positivity rate declining to 0.30% http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419503 STA COVID recovery rate in the National Capital Delhi continues its upward trajectory with positivity rate declining to nearly 0.30 per cent. The city recorded 213 fresh COVID cases in the last 24 hours while 497 people successfully recovered from it in the same time span. Four killed as terrorists open fire in J&K’s Sopore Town http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419498 STA In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, two Policemen and two civilians were killed this afternoon when terrorists opened fire upon a joint party of security forces near main Chowk of Sopore town in north Kashmir's Baramulla district. 5 Myanmar nationals apprehended with arms and ammunition in Mizoram http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419490 STA Five Myanmar nationals with arms and ammunition were apprehended last night in a joint operation by Assam Rifles and Mizoram Police from a bordering village in southern Lawngtlai district. Sikkim govt notifies new measures to control COVID with further relaxations http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419489 STA Sikkim government has notified new measures to control COVID-19 with further relaxations. The new guidelines will be effective from 5 a.m. on 14th of June, till when the current complete lockdown will be in place, to 5 a.m. on 21st of June. Tamil Nadu CM M.K.Stalin releases water from Mettur reservoir for irrigation http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419479 STA Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K.Stalin released water from the Mettur reservoir for irrigation today. 3000 cusecs of water was released today. Maharashtra: Regular disinfection exercise, Covid appropriate behaviour made Govardhan village in Washim covid free http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419478 STA Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has congratulated the sarpanchs from 19 districts of the state for controlling the spread of covid-19 in their respective villages. Tamil Nadu Govt extends investment period for establishing liquid medical oxygen plants in State upto 31st December, 2022 http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419476 STA The Tamil Nadu Government has extended the investment period for establishing liquid medical oxygen plants in the State upto 31st of December 2022. Pre-monsoon showers expected to continue in Delhi until arrival of southwest monsoon http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419475 STA Delhi is likely to see light to moderate intensity rain today accompanied by gusty winds, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Puducherry: 6 villages, 4 hamlets in Karaikal district achieved 100% inoculation of people aged over 45 yrs http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419472 STA In the Union Territory of Puducherry, the mass vaccination drive launched to prevent the spike of Covid 19 cases has gained momentum. Madhya Pradesh CM says micro-containment areas should be formed even if there are just 1-2 cases http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419471 STA Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that micro-containment areas should be formed even if there are just one or two cases, so that infection does not spread. Bihar govt set target of vaccinating another six crore people in next 6 months http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419466 STA Bihar government has set an ambitious target of vaccinating another six crore people in next six months. Maharashtra CM asks Sarpanchs to use local dialect, folk arts to spread COVID awareness http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419465 STA Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has asked village heads or Sarpanchs to make a resolve that will strictly implement COVID-appropriate behaviour and protocol to prevent the possibility of a third wave of coronavirus infections. Tamil Nadu govt extends lockdown in state till 21st june http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419463 STA Tamil Nadu government has extended the lockdown in the state till 21st of this month with more relaxations. Monsoon likely to reach Delhi by 15th June, 12 days ahead of schedule http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419456 STA Southwest monsoon is likely to reach Delhi by 15th of June, 12 days before its usual date of June 27 Himachal Pradesh: Corona Curfew extended till further orders with relaxations http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419457 STA Corona Curfew in Himachal Pradesh has been extended till further orders with more relaxations. The buses within the state will play with 50 per cent occupancy. Gujarat: 7.97 lakh COVID patients recovered so far in state, 481 new cases recorded http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419455 STA Gujarat has recorded 481 new cases of COVID-19 yesterday. 1526 patients recovered during the last 24 hours and were discharged from the hospitals. J&K LG Manoj Sinha to perform Bhoomi Pujan ceremony for Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Jammu tomorrow http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419453 STA In Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha will perform the Bhoomi Pujan ceremony for Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Jammu tomorrow. Nagaland introduces PCV for children below 5-years under Universal Immunization programme http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419449 STA Nagaland has become the eighth state in the North East to have introduced the Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine, PCV for children below five years of age in the state under the Universal Immunization programme. Bombay High Court initiates judicial inquiry into Malad building collapse incident http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419443 STA The Bombay High Court has initiated a judicial inquiry into the Malad building collapse incident, which claimed 12 lives. Ladakh administration mulls over commercial scale sea buckthorn plantations http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419440 STA In Ladakh, Union Territory Administration is mulling over commercial scale sea buckthorn plantations. Maharashtra: Purnwad Yuva Forum helps COVID affected families with food packets, other essentials http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419436 STA Many heroes emerged during the second wave of Corona virus infections, helping patients and their families deal with the crisis. One such example is Purnwad Yuva Forum from Maharashtra’s Dhule district. Kerala is recovering from second wave of COVID-19: Pinarayi Vijayan http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419435 STA Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that the state is recovering from the second wave of COVID-19. The test positivity rate and number of active patients has declined. Himachal Cabinet decides to ease COVID restrictions from Jun 14 http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419434 STA In Himachal Pradesh, the State Cabinet has decided to increase the timing of opening of all shops and markets from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from 14th of this month with weekend shutdowns to remain in force following the continuous decline in fresh COVID cases, mortality and positivity rate. Tamil Nadu extends lockdown till June 21 http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419433 STA In Tamil Nadu, the State Government has extended the lockdown period from 14th to 21st of this month. In a statement, Chief Minister M.K.Stalin said that lockdown period with specific regulations will be allowed in eleven COVID-prevalent districts and more relaxations have been permitted in other di All women organization comes forward to perform last rites of abandoned Covid corpses in West Bengal http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419431 STA In West Bengal, an all women organization has come forward to perform the last rites of the abandoned Covid corpses. In time of the pandemic, members of 'Muktodhara' have shown great social responsibility and grit and became the last hope for many hapless families. Manipur reports 687 new COVID19 positive cases http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419428 STA In Manipur, 687 persons including one personnel from the Central Armed Police Force were confirmed as new COVID-19 positive cases during the last twenty four hours. These cases were detected among the 7,820 samples tested for COVID-19. COVID-19 positivity rate goes down to 2.16% in Assam http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419427 STA In Assam, COVID-19 positivity rate has gone down to 2.16 per cent today. Official sources said that nearly one lakh 70 thousand tests have been conducted in the state today. BJP National Vice President Mukul Roy returns to TMC http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419420 STA BJP National Vice President Mukul Roy today returned to Trinamool Congress in presence of Party Supremo Mamata Banerjee. Meghalaya records 514 fresh COVID19 cases http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419411 STA Meghalaya recorded 514 fresh COVID-19 cases bringing the total active cases to 4,993. The Directorate of Health Services informed in a statement that the state reported 10 related deaths in the last 24 hours taking the total number of fatalities to 714. Birth anniversary of freedom fighter Shaheed Ram Prasad Bismil being observed today http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419369 STA Today is Birth anniversary of Shaheed Ram Prasad Bismil, the freedom fighter who fought against British colonialism and laid down his life. Maharashtra reports 12,207 new Covid-19 cases http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419404 STA Maharashtra reported 12,207 new Covid-19 cases and 393 fatalities on Thursday, pushing the state’s infection tally to 58,76,087 and the death toll to One Lakh 1,03,748. Puducherry LG chairs review meeting on status of COVID management http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419403 STA A High Level weekly review meeting was held under the chairmanship of the Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan through Video Conference from Telangana. Tamilnadu CM reviews works carried out at Kallanai reservoir http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419387 STA Tamilnadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin who is on two day tour to Cauvery delta region in the State reviewed the works carried out at Kallanai reservoir. People belonging to special sections of society being vaccinated on priority in Rajasthan http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419402 STA In Rajasthan, people belonging to the special sections of the society are being vaccinated on priority, which includes the migrants from Pakistan. Major unlocking process begins in Gujarat http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419398 STA In Gujarat, a major unlocking process begins from today following sharp fall in Covid19 cases. Noted environmentalist & educationist Prof. Radhamohan passes away http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419397 STA Noted environmentalist and educationist Prof. Radhamohan has breathed his last in a hospital in Odisha capital Bhubaneswar today. One day salary of officers & employees of MSDECL contributed to CM Covid-19 Assistant Fund http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419396 STA A one day salary of officers and employees of MSDECL has been contributed to CM Covid-19 Assistant Fund. West Bengal records 5,274 fresh covid cases in past 24 hrs, 87 fatalities http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419390 STA West Bengal is showing a steady declining trend in new covid cases. Over 1,16,55,000 people vaccinated in Bihar so far http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419374 STA In Bihar, over one crore 16 lakh 55 thousand people have been vaccinated in the state so far. Madhya Pradesh reports 420 new covid 19 cases; 34 deaths http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419389 STA Madhya Pradesh on Thursday reported 420 new covid 19 cases and 34 deaths while 1,132 patients were recovered from infection. Southwest monsoon covers entire state of Maharashtra: IMD http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=419284 STA The Indian Meteorological Department has confirmed that the southwest monsoon has covered the entire state of Maharashtra.